McKesson Patient Relationship Solutions (MPRS) has launched LoyaltyScript@Retail, a solution designed to give pharmacists a convenient way to provide patients with savings and enhanced care at the point of dispensing. The McKesson Corp.
For the four weeks ended Dec. 27, same-store sales at Rite Aid rose 5.3% year over year, up slightly from 5.1% in November.
Walgreen Co. has launched a teleheath service that will give its website users 24/7 access to board-certified doctors through its mobile application. MDLIVE’s platform will allow Walgreens app users to engage in a virtual consultation with a physician.
Fruth Pharmacy has introduced free delivery of prescriptions and other products. The West Virginia-based drug chain said Monday that the under the program, called Gopher, those who qualify can receive free local delivery of prescriptions with an order form attached.
Walgreens, CVS/pharmacy, Rite Aid and Good Neighbor Pharmacy are among the top 50 retailers in terms of social media influence according to a list created by Lithium Technologies, a provider of software to help companies connect with their customers.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores participated in a coalition of retail groups calling on Congress to develop legislation for prompt notification of sensitive data breaches.
Health Mart plans to host its second series of town hall meetings, “Pharmacy Quality Measures: Action Steps for Improvement,” in 108 cities nationwide through early 2015.
With the nation’s economy growing at a solid pace and gasoline prices declining, there is growing sentiment among economists that consumer spending is going to pick up momentum.
A flurry of moves this month by Rite Aid Corp. further its growth as a retail health care company. First, Rite Aid unveiled plans to pilot walk-in HealthSpot telehealth stations in the greater Akron/Canton, Cleveland and Dayton/Springfield markets in Ohio.
The findings of a national consumer survey on immunizations has led Rite Aid Corp. to launch Vaccine Central, a new online platform to raise awareness about vaccines and promote vaccinations. A key resource of the new Vaccine Central site is an immunization assessment tool.
Specialty pharmacy operators can expect to see escalating competition from retail pharmacy chains, which are rapidly expanding their specialty drug services, according to a study from Healthcare Research & Analytics (HRA).
Sara Rubin has joined the National Association of Chain Drug Stores as manager of pharmacy care. NACDS said Monday that Rubin will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the association’s pharmacy care initiatives.
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Increased prescription business lifted Rite Aid Corp.’s same-store sales to another strong gain in October. Rite Aid said Thursday that comparable-store sales for the four weeks ended Oct. 25 rose 5.5% year over year, up from September’s increase of 5.
MinuteClinic has formed a clinical affiliation with Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest health system, and plans to add seven new clinics in the state.
Bartell Drugs plans to open a new store in 2016 at Ballard Commons, a mixed-use development in northwestern Seattle.
A new white paper highlights a lingering issue in the pharmacy arena: first-time prescriptions left on the shelf, known as abandoned prescriptions, the National Association Chain Drug Stores reported.
